Discovery and Excavation in Scotland

Discovery and excavation in Scotland (DES) provides an accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date and informative guide to archaeological work being undertaken across Scotland. It is a highly respected resource for archaeological research at all levels and is unique in Europe. The Journal records fieldwork undertaken by commercial units and archaeologists, local societies, university departments, community groups and independent archaeologists in Scotland each year. Entries are recorded by region for quick reference and regular appendices include information on museum acquisitions – Treasure Trove finds, radiocarbon dates and current post-graduate research relating to Scottish archaeology.

DES is launched each year at the Archaeological Research in Progress conference (ARP), organised by Archaeology Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. DES Volume 17, 2016 was launched at the ARP conference in Edinburgh on the 27th May 2017.

DES is available each year to Archaeology Scotland members who choose enhanced membership.

Our new online reporting form is now live and you may Contribute to DES using it. If you have any questions please contact – Dr Paula Milburn who will be happy to offer guidance and support.

We accept appropriate accounts of all forms of archaeological discoveries including:

Assessments

Environmental studies

Evaluations

Excavations

Fieldwalking

Finds studies

Geophysical or other field survey

Historic building survey

Public access projects including Adopt-a-Monument and SUP

Records of chance finds

Watching briefs

The closing date for entries for the next edition of DES is the 15th November 2017.

For more information and help, please see our news item and / or contact the DES editor – Dr Paula Milburn.

DES made possible with the support of:

Membership Access to DES

Help us to continue to spread the news about new archaeological work and discoveries in Scotland by supporting the production of our journal – Discovery and excavation in Scotland. Our journal is the only one which provides comprehensive coverage and offers you an invaluable insight and up to date information on digs and projects across Scotland. We can only produce it with your support – Membership rates are reduced for students and young people. Join today (membership) to receive your benefits and be part of Scotland’s leading community archaeology organisation.

Access DES

The newest versions of the Journal come with enhanced membership to Archaeology Scotland.